Vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Skewers
Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender chicken marinated in a zesty lemon-herb dressing, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh cucumber-tomato salad and herbed couscous.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1
In a large resealable bag, combine the cubed chicken, lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.


